Making sense of Christianity by making sense of the doubts that can deconstruct us!
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Helping you answer Progressive Christianity and skeptical claims against the gospel from a biblical worldview
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Michael Easley inContext is designed to help you form a Biblical worldview through sound Biblical exposition and real-life insights.
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Training Christians to THINK WELL by curating conversations with Christian thinkers and giving a framework for engaging the culture with a biblical worldview. Ryan Pauly has been working with students for over a decade as a high school teacher, missionary, and apologist. He is the Founder and President of Think Well, an organization focused on training Christians to engage the culture with a biblical worldview, and the Director of Immersive Experiences at MAVEN. Ryan holds a B.A. in theology ...
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We chat with today's top Christian scholars and church leaders while they're in studio, filming courses for Logos Mobile Education.
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Work and The Meaning of Life with David Bahnsen
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David Bahnsen joins Michael to discuss the Biblical basis for a work ethic along with his new book, Full Time: Work and The Meaning of Life. Links Mentioned: Full Time: Work and The Meaning of Life by David Bahnsen The Bahnsen Group David Bahnsen on other shows To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#248 How Sexual Activists Hijacked the Civil Rights Movement, with Voddie Baucham
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Dr. Voddie Baucham joins the podcast to talk about how gay-rights advocates first co-opted the civil rights movement to promote same-sex “marriage.” Now, with the nearly complete acceptance of Critical Social Justice, intersectionality, and myriad other streams of postmodern, neo-Marxist ideology, the transgender movement has taken the LGBTQIA+ age…
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Order Bobby's latest book, 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense?' at: https://www.amazon.com/Does-Christianity-Still-Make-Sense/dp/1496476433/ Visit www.christianitystillmakessense.com Take a course: https://www.christianitystillmakessense.com/courses In a world where Christianity no longer makes sense this channel exists to show that it still does.…
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Is Young Earth Creationism Biblical? with Ken Ham
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Founder of Answers in Genesis, Ken Ham, joins Michael to discuss the truth behind a young earth creationist view. Links Mentioned: Answers in Genesis Answers with Ken Ham To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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15 Life Lessons From True Crime (Cold-Case Homicide Detective J. Warner Wallace)
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Cold-Case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace has been investigating murder cases for decades. What have these investigations taught him about life and the nature of people? What guiding principles help us to thrive and flourish as human beings? This conversation will look at valuable insights into our human condition that will help you better und…
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There is a new conversation emerging on the right that sounds an awful lot like conversations surrounding BLM sounded a few years ago. In today’s episode, Krista Bontrager, Monique Duson, and Kevin Briggins from the Center For Biblical Unity break down this new potential movement and help us understand what “wokeness” might look like…but from the r…
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Butker Gets His Butt Kicked For Commencement Speech
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On this week's episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense,' Bobby Conway and Tim Hull discuss some of the major headlines of the week and what they reveal about today's culture. Topics covered include: Media Reaction to Harrison Butker's Commencement Speech. Faith revival in the UK among Gen Z. Scary statistics on which religious groups actually ta…
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Climate and Energy: The Case For Realism with Calvin Beisner
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Author and founder of the Cornwall Alliance, Calvin Beisner joins Michael to discuss his most recent book, Climate and Energy: The Case For Realism. Links Mentioned: Climate and Energy: The Case For Realism by Cal Beisner and David Legates The Cornwall Alliance To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#246 Title IX, Public Schools, Women's Sports, and Everything Else Happening in Culture, with John Stonestreet
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In today’s episode, John Stonestreet, President of the Colson Center joins the podcast to talk about all the latest developments in culture. In this jam-packed episode, John and Alisa discuss the ramifications of Title IX and the affect that is having on public schools, the continual infiltration of women’s sports by biological males, college prote…
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Watch the full message at https://imagechurchlive.churchcenter.com/episodes/334368 Losing What Matters Most Ruth 1 1. Sometimes things go bad 2. Sometimes things go from bad to worse 3. Sometimes things go from worse to impossible What NOT to Do When You Lose What Matters Most: Refuse to push others away. Refuse to blame God. “Some dreams important…
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Pastor and Author Mike Minter joins Michael to discuss his book, Stay The Course, and the current state of pastors in the church. Links mentioned: Stay The Course by Mike Minter To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#245 What Solving True Crime Cases Taught Detective J. Warner Wallace About Life
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"Every murder investigation teaches two lessons: a death lesson and a life lesson.” For decades, cold-case homicide detective J. Warner Wallace investigated the causes behind deaths and murders, chasing one lead after another as he attempted to solve the case. Several of these cases remain open, unsolved mysteries. But even those that haven't yet r…
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The Proper Response To Church Hurt Episode 65
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On this week's episode of 'Does Christianity Still Make Sense' Tim and Bobby discuss some of the most common objections against Christianity and organized religion. Topics include hurt experienced in church caused by poor leadership, favoritism, legalism, bad doctrine, a dysfunctional congregation, cliques, and gossip. Plus, what is an appropriate …
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The Deconstruction of Christianity with Alisa Childers
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Alisa Childers joins Michael to discuss her newest book, The Deconstruction of Christianity, and how Christians can help loved ones struggling with their faith. Links Mentioned: The Deconstruction of Christianity by Alisa Childers To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#244 Should Christians Practice Gentle Parenting?, with Abbie Halberstadt
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Abbie Halberstadt joins the podcast to talk about a parenting method called “Gentle Parenting.” She defines it and discusses some of the unbiblical worldview assumptions that can actually prevent our kids from being able to fully understand and appreciate the gospel. Should parents practice punishment or restorative discipline? Should Christians vi…
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That Is Not How You Demonstrate Objective Morality! Episode 64
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In this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim gets to ask Bobby questions on one of his favorite topics - moral philosophy! Together they discuss the moral objection to Christianity and elaborate on the need to be able to both acknowledge that objective morality exists and that it must be grounded in God. For more specific responses to mo…
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Making Sense of Scandals, Hypocrisy, and Doubt in the Church (Dr. Bobby Conway)
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How do we make sense of Christianity? Why are there so many scandals in the church? Why is it filled with hypocrisy? Why do Christians struggle with mental illness instead of displaying the fruit of the Spirit? How can I believe in God or miracles today? Come join the conversation as we try to make sense of some of the most challenging questions re…
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Building a Non-Anxious Life with Dr. John Delony
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Author and Ramsey personality, Dr. John Delony joins Michael to discuss what it means to build a non-anxious life. Links Mentioned: Building a Non-Anxious Life by Dr. John Delony Own Your Past, Change Your Future by Dr. John Delony To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#243 The Risk of Relativism: How Denying Truth will Leave you Ruled by Brute Force, with Greg Koukl
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In his book, Street Smarts: Using Questions to Answer Christianity’s Toughest Challenges, Greg Koukl writes, "History is testimony to a basic fact. Human lives will be ruled by one of two fundamental forces: either truth or power. Humanity will be governed either by the physical facts of God’s world and the moral facts of his character, or by the f…
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If You Don't Believe What We Believe You Are Going To.Hell? Episode 63
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In this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim and Bobby dive into the pluralist objection to Christianity that many people struggle with. Though this objection certainly isn't new, it is hardly surprising that it has become an even greater hindrance to people over recent years. Particularly when one considers the cultural climate we find …
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In this episode of inContext, Hanna interviews Michael on the true meaning of spiritual leadership in a Christian home. Links Mentioned: The Danvers Statement To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#242 A Former Skeptic Responds to Today's Toughest Objections to Christianity, with Bobby Conway
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Dr. Bobby Conway joins the podcast to talk about his deep struggle with doubt that led him to write a new intellectual memoir, Does Christianity Still Make Sense? In today’s episode, Bobby shares his story of coming to faith as a young adult, only to face unexpected intellectual doubts about the claims of Christianity. He talks about how he thought…
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In this episode we are introduced to Tim's non-Christian, super skeptical twin, Mit who explodes onto the scene with lots of questions for the Doc. Some of the objections covered include: The hiddenness of God. What would God's presence even feel like? What evidence is there for the existence of God? Isn't morality just a social construct? What abo…
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Standing For Christ in The Culture with Voddie Baucham
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Author and pastor, Voddie Baucham, joins Michael to discuss what it means to stand on Christ in a changing culture. Links Mentioned: Voddie’s Website To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#241 Fired from CRU: The Mundells Share Their Story
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Former CRU missionaries Uriah and Marissa Mundell share their story and express their concerns about the sexuality and gender curriculum being used by CRU to train their staff. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: GOOD RANCHERS Good Ranchers: American Meat Delivered Use the code, ALISA to ge…
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Oprah says the most important tool you have is "speaking your truth". But what does that mean if we're living in a post-truth era. If truth can mean anything, it quickly means nothing. I this episode of 'Christianity Still Makes Sense' Tim and Bobby discuss some of the philosophy that got us here and how we can respond. Pre-Order your copy of 'Does…
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God Exists Because I Experience Him (Atheist Book Response, Part 7)
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Does your personal relationship with God count as evidence of His existence, or is there a natural explanation for what Christians experience? Do Christians only see what they want to believe and therefore support the beliefs they already hold? Atheist Armin Navabi addresses the argument "I feel a personal relationship with God, so I know that he i…
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Christianity Still Makes Sense with Bobby Conway
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Author and Apologist Bobby Conway joins Michael to discuss the case for Christianity and how our 2,000 year old faith still makes sense. Links Mentioned: Does Christianity Still Make Sense? by Bobby Conway Bobby's Youtube Channel To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#240 The Countercultural Rebellion of Reciting Creeds in an Age of Expressive Individualism, with Dr. Carl Trueman
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Dr. Carl Trueman joins the podcast to talk about how the notion of human identity has changed over the course of modern history from an external source (your family, name, vocation) to an internal source (your feelings and sexual preferences). He also comments on the important role ancient Christian creeds play in fighting against the “expressive i…
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Encountering Gospel Freedom Romans 6:1-14
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Watch the full episode at imagechurch.live Encountering Gospel Freedom Romans 6:1-14 “I would say that if you don't believe that Jesus of Nazareth was the Christ and Messiah, and that he rose again from the dead and by his sacrifice our sins are forgiven, you're really not in any meaningful sense a Christian.” Christopher Hitchens “If Christ has no…
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An Update on Israel with Stephen Mansfield
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Author and speaker Stephen Mansfield joins Michael to give background and updates to the tension in Israel. Links Mentioned: Stephen’s Website To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#239 Is Same-Sex Attraction a Sin? The dangers of Side B Theology with Christopher Yuan
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Dr. Christopher Yuan joins the podcast to discuss whether or not same-sex attraction is a sinless temptation or a sinful desire. This is the heart of conversations surrounding Side B theology, which teaches that same-sex sin is wrong, but the identity of “gay” is not. Christopher and Alisa also share some concerns surrounding the upcoming Exiles in…
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7 Marks of a Spiritually Mature Christian 1 Corinthians 16
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Watch the full message at imagechurch.live 7 Marks of a Spiritually Mature Christian 1 Corinthians 16 1. Spiritually Mature Christians Are Marked by Generosity “We want you to know, brothers, about the grace of God that has been given among the churches of Macedonia, for in a severe test of affliction, their abundance of joy and their extreme pover…
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Answered Prayer As Evidence For God (Atheist Book Response, Part 6)
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Can answered prayers be used as evidence for God's existence, or is prayer nothing more than an illusion or placebo effect? Does it help or does it have harmful effects? We continue our series with chapter 6 from Armin Navabi's book, "Why There Is No God." Content:0:00 Intro2:25 What have we covered before?3:50 The big objection against prayer5:50 …
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Who's Afraid of Christian Nationalism? with Mark David Hall
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Dr. Mark David Hall joins Michael to discuss his newest book, Who’s Afraid of Christian Nationalism, and cultural misunderstandings about Christian nationalism. Links Mentioned: inContext Youtube Channel Who’s Afraid of Christian Nationalism? By Dr. Mark David Hall God and Country movie Mark’s website Mark’s review of God and Country To read the sh…
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#238 Livestream with Dr. J Thomas Bridges
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Join Alisa and Dr. J.T. Bridges from Southern Evangelical Seminary live as they welcome your toughest questions about the Christian faith. ------------------------------------------------------------------ This video is sponsored by: SUMMIT MINISTRIES Give your teens an unshakeable faith that will last a lifetime. Use the code, ALISA24 for a 200.00…
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Watch the full episode at imagechurch.live Hope Beyond the Grave 1 Corinthians 15 Questions to Ponder: First off, do you believe in Jesus? I mean, are you trusting in the death, burial, and resurrection as your hope for both now and beyond the grave? Second, if not, what’s preventing you from believing? Like what’s it going to take to remove the ba…
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Listening to Scripture with Craig Bartholomew
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Author and scholar, Craig Bartholomew joins Michael to discuss his new book, Listening to Scripture. Links Mentioned: Listening To Scripture by Craig Bartholomew The Kirby Laing Centre To read the show notes, click here.By Michael Easley
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#237 Is a Hyper-focus on Trauma Actually Hurting Us? with Maria Baer
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A new study demonstrates that contrary to popular opinion, endless personal trauma-mining is actually destructive to our mental health. In our therapeutic age, everything is pathologized, from shoplifting to drug use to having a bad day. Maria Baer joins the podcast to talk about an article she wrote for World, titled “Make Resilience Cool Again.” …
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